Emil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #771 in 2025 with 43 recorded births. This places Emil in the top 13% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 76 births ranking #506. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 207.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 6,324 boys born was named Emil. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.